Clinical Research Associate II (Bulgaria)

At Allucent™, we are dedicated to helping small-medium biopharmaceutical companies efficiently navigate the complex world of clinical trials to bring life-changing therapies to patients in need across the globe.

We are looking for a Clinical Research Associate II (CRAII) to join our A-team (hybrid*/remote). As a CRAII at Allucent, you will independently control and monitor investigation sites, pro-actively detect issues, provide solutions to ensure clinical studies are performed according to the trial protocol and in compliance with SOPs, applicable regulations, and the principles of Good Clinical Practice.

In this role your key tasks will include:

• Governs quality standards for trial monitoring activities.
• Performs Selection, Initiation, Monitoring and Closure Visits at Investigator Sites according to project schedule. Adheres to project guidelines and Allucent SOPs for monitoring requirements.
• Monitors activities at clinical study sites to assure adherence to GCP, ICH, SOPs, and study protocols.
• Tracks and supervises collection of ongoing study data for purpose of regular project status reporting.
• Collects and reviews regulatory documents as required.
• Prepares site visit reports and telephone contact reports.
• Maintains and updates CTMS in compliance with SOPs and study-specific directives.
• Acts as Document Owner for collected documents.
• May participate in the start-up process including preparing Informed Consent forms, developing study documents, EC / CA submissions, and / or site contract management
• Aims to pro-actively prevent and / or mitigate issues. Resolves site issues, including site recruitment challenges, and determines status for IP shipment.
• Acts as the main line of communication between the project team and the site staff.
• Works in collaboration with Allucent Centralized Monitoring Team to evaluate risk-based monitoring activities to facilitate oversight of the study conduct at the sites and prevent issues. Activities are related to but not limited to: Investigational Product supplies, non-IP study supplies, subject eligibility, protocol compliance, facilities, and PI oversight.
• Identifies potential logistical/practical problems and support Project team to create solutions / contingency plans, with timeframes for resolution.
• Ensures the continuous maintenance of the Trial Master File and Investigator Site File.
• Assists the Project Manager (PM) and Clinical Team Leader (CTL) with generation of study specific forms for completion by CRA and Investigators and follow up with the teams to ensure timely completion and submission.
• Works with Project Manager (PM); Clinical Team Leader (CTL), SSU (Study Start Up) team members or sponsor to ensure authorization of regulatory documents and site contracts.
• Attends Investigator Meetings (IM) to include organizing and presenting at investigator meetings. and study specific training meetings.
• May translate, coordinate translations or review completed translations of the essential documents as required.
• May participates in feasibility and/or site identification activities. Contacts local opinion leaders, medical consultants or specified investigators and identifies sites with the potential for participation. May follow feasibility procedures for documentation of feasibilities performed in collaboration with the Study Start Up Department.
• Where applicable, identifies the documentation required for review by Regulatory Authorities and Ethical Committees. May prepare Regulatory and Ethics Committee submissions working in conjunction with Study Start Up Department. Ensure written approvals are obtained and distributed appropriately prior to Site Initiation.
• Prepares and attends an Assessment Visit with a more senior CRA, CTL or Clinical Research Manager as required.
• May process interim and final payments to Investigators, including preliminary calculations, review and approval from Project Management, liaison with finance, logging trial expenditure, receipts, invoices, and income.
• Assists the Project Team with the day-to-day management of critical studies as required, including attendance at team meetings.
• Provides secondary in-house review of CRFs (if required).
• Support site staff in preparation for study related site audits and inspections.
• Where applicable, reports Quality Issues and supports the root cause analysis, writing of and resolution of the Corrective and Preventative Actions.
• May be assigned other tasks / activities / responsibilities related to the study execution in the country.
• May support initiatives in the country, GCO, and / or CTO to contribute to improvements and quality.
• Must work both independently and in a team environment.

To be successful you will possess:

• At least 2 years experience.
• Skills to mentor and train other CRAs in a positive and effective manner.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical trials and the critical elements for success in clinical trials.
• Ability to travel for up to 8 days on site per month, depending on the project needs.
• Strong therapeutic background.
• Has shown ability to successfully manage people/project issues.
• Mature management skills demonstrated by calm and thorough review of situations. Proactively identifies and addresses problems. Seeks to understand all contributing factors. Proposes, implements, and evaluates appropriate resolutions.
• Demonstrates the ability to define and meet project requirements.
• Can demonstrate flexibility for improvement and creating solutions.
• Proven organizational abilities, and excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent team player with team building skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• A thorough knowledge of regulatory submission and reporting requirements and guidelines.
• Excellent understanding of the drug development process.

Benefits of working at Allucent include:

• Comprehensive benefits package per location
• Competitive salaries per location
• Departmental Study/Training Budget for furthering professional development
• Flexible Working hours (within reason)
• Opportunity for remote/hybrid* working depending on location
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Participation in our Buddy Program as a new or existing employee
• Internal growth opportunities and career progression
• Financially rewarding internal employee referral program
• Access to online soft-skills and technical training via GoodHabitz and internal platforms
• Eligibility for our Spot Bonus Award Program in recognition of going above and beyond on projects
• Eligibility for our Loyalty Award Program in recognition of loyalty and commitment of longstanding employees

Disclaimers:

*Our hybrid work policy encourages a dynamic work environment, prescribing 2 days in office per week for employees within reasonable distance from one of our global offices.

“The Allucent Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Allucent (US) LLC and its affiliates (collectively “Allucent”). Allucent does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or uninvited requests for collaboration on any of our open roles. Unsolicited resumes sent to Allucent employees will not obligate Allucent to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any third-party recruitment agency. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers, employees, or human resources.”

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